When Will You Know? (St. Matthew 5:20-26)

If you drive through the city of Philadelphia — which I do often — you see a number of buildings with names on them … — the Kimmel Center … concert hall  — the Sidney Kimmel Medical Center — the Honickman Center at Jefferson Hospital — the Perelman Campus at Children’s Hospital  … the list…

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The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-17)

Years ago my cousin was married to a rabid Redskin’s fan.  We would have some great back and forth … especially because the Eagles weren’t that good at that time. The tides have turned. As you all know, the Eagles won the Super Bowl this year and so, I would like to offer my condolences…

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Into the Wilderness (St. Matthew 4:1-11)

A few years ago I was at America’s Keswick for a conference when the State of New Jersey considered legalizing marijuana — which is now a reality.   The very thought of that brought a lot of concern to the staff at Keswick — especially it’s President and CEO. The reason for the concern was…

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In God’s Time (St. Matthew 20:1-16)

So … the Eagles won the Super Bowl last week in decisive fashion.  I realize that I am in the middle of Raven’s and Oriel country and I don’t know a whole lot about Baltimore or DC sports teams … because even though I’ve lived in New Jersey for the last 42 years … I…

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